Palácio Nacional de Queluz Audio Guide

Explore Palácio Nacional de Queluz with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.

Palácio Nacional de Queluz

About the Tour

The Palace of Queluz is an 18th-century royal palace that served as the official residence of the Portuguese royal family. It is renowned for its Rococo architecture and extensive formal gardens.

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What you will hear

The Palace Chapel

Visit the first part of the palace to be completed, emphasizing its central role in court life.

The Palace Chapel

The Palace Chapel

Step into the oldest section of the palace, where simple exterior walls hide an explosion of gold leaf.

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The Music Room and the Mad Queen

Use this room to bridge the gap between grand court entertainment and the personal tragedy of Queen Maria I.

The Music Room

The Music Room

Enter a space dedicated to the court's love of opera, which later became a private sanctuary for the Queen.

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The Hall of Ambassadors

Highlight the diplomatic heart of the palace, noted for its unique architectural features.

Hall of Ambassadors

Hall of Ambassadors

Visit the diplomatic heart of Queluz, where the fate of the Portuguese monarchy was decided.

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The Tiled Corridor

Explore the Sala das Mangas, a transition space famous for its Portuguese azulejos.

Corridor of Sleeves

Corridor of Sleeves

See the famous blue-and-white tiles that tell the story of the Portuguese Empire's reach.

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The Don Quixote Room

Visit the King's Bedroom, famous for its circular design and royal history.

King Pedro IV Bedchamber

King Pedro IV Bedchamber

Step into a circular room filled with mirrors and historical symmetry.

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